Construction Plant Fitter

**Job description**

Groundworks Direct Ltd provides a comprehensive range of services throughout the construction industry, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to join our team at our Brandon depot. Reporting to the Plant and Hire Manager, the role involves carrying out mechanical repairs to various types of vehicles, plant, and equipment along with the ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using testing equipment and handheld tools.

**Duties to include**:

- Routine maintenance of heavy plant vehicles, machinery and equipment
- Responding to emergency plant and equipment breakdowns on site
- Fault finding - A good understanding of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical systems and processes is essential
- Safety LOLER inspections
- Thorough examination inspections
- Overhaul and repair of machines and equipment
- Ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
- Promoting safe and correct use of the plant and equipment

**The successful Plant Engineer will have**:

- A professionally recognised qualification in Heavy vehicle / Plant Maintenance and repair (NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent)
- Experience in a similar role within the last 2 years
- A full UK Driving license

**General**:

- To adhere to Company Rules / Health and Safety / Environmental Standards and Practices
- To attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.
- Continuously look for improvements to the service and for effective good practice within their role.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Company pension
- Company vehicle

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £17.00-£18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- plant fitter: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person